incomparable
Incomparable (adjective) means So good, unique, or extreme that nothing else compares to it. Example: “The view from the summit was incomparable.”
How to use incomparable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeyond comparison — usually meaning exceptionally good.
Word forms
more incomparable comparative, incomparables plural, most incomparable superlative
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Etymology
From Old French incomparable, from Latin incomparabilis, from in- ("not") + comparabilis ("comparable").
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What does “incomparable” mean?
The word “incomparable” means so good, unique, or extreme that nothing else compares to it. In plain terms, beyond comparison — usually meaning exceptionally good.
How do you pronounce “incomparable”?
“Incomparable” is pronounced ihng-KOMP-ruh-buhl (/ɪŋˈkɑmp(ə)ɹəbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “incomparable” in a sentence?
Here is “incomparable” used in a sentence: “The view from the summit was incomparable.”
What part of speech is “incomparable”?
“Incomparable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “incomparable” come from?
The word “incomparable” comes from Latin. From Old French incomparable, from Latin incomparabilis, from in- ("not") + comparabilis ("comparable").
Is “incomparable” a common word?
“Incomparable” is an uncommon word in modern English.